do you give your parents gifts for their anniversary?

JanieJones

My parents 35th is coming up in June.  At 25 years we threw them a party at a hall.

My parents give MrJJ and I a gift & card each year (The first year I thought it was NBD, but 5+ years in it's a bit weird to me).

My mom said something to my sister once about how she was disappointed that I don't send them a card each year, even though they remember my anniversary.  I do at least call or email and wish them a happy day, but I've always thought the day was more about them than all of us.

 

So back the Q at hand.  If you think a gift is appropriate, WTH should I think about?  My siblings would chip in, but we won't have the sort of budget to do anything really special.  Typical gifts for them from us are concert/show tickets or restaurant GCs. 

NaHoku

Not usually.  I think we took them out for dinner for their 25th and 30th.  We did get them a gift for their 35th (some local artwork they'd been admiring for their remodeled cabin).  If it's not a "big" year, I just call and wish them a happy anniversary.  Maybe your mom just wants the card she mentioned each year?  Otherwise, I'd take them out to dinner or I think a restaurant GC is fine, too.

Aloyssa2003

I usually just wish my parents a happy anniversary.  If you're really thinking you should give them a gift, a nice bottle of wine is never a bad idea. :]

LucyHoneychrrch

For major ones, yes.  My sister and I sent them a lobster dinner for their 35th.  Unfortunately, my dad passed away a few months after their 37th.    We don't mention the anniversary now b/c we're not sure Mom wants to deal with it.

 

PeachyKate

We just send a card and call to wish them a happy anniversary.  I guess now that we all have "real" jobs we will do something for their major ones.  LOL

BCV513

I usually don't, but this year is their 35th so I'll probably get them a restaurant gift card. They don't even get each other stuff for their anniversary.

His#1Girl

Yes. Always. They just celebrated their 52nd on Monday, we went out to dinner last night and I gave my dad a magazine subscription and gave my mom some earrings. Nothing big. Nothing major, but I would feel weird if I didn't give them a gift for their anniversary.

The entire family gets together every year. The way we see it is if it wasn't for them, none of us would be here

 

meganandchase

I always get them a gift and card.  The gift is usually a Southwest GC recently, so they can come visit.  I really think you should send a card, at least.  Acknowledge their big day.

 

DH's mom got remarried when he was 15.  He does not send cards or gifts except for on bigger ones, like last year for their 20th. 

papie

I do, my mom makes a fuss if we don't.  Oh and they don't do get a card or gift for my and DH's anniversaries, lol.  

jemmini6

No, we've never done anything for my parent's anniversary, that's their day, not ours.  Of course, my parents anniversary is also my dad's birthday, and every few years it's Father's Day as well, so we used to do something for those, but I don't even do that much anymore, just a phone call, if that.  Our family has never been big card/gift people though.